SABRcast with Rob Neyer

SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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SABRcast with Rob Neyer episodes

  • Episode 121: Todd Radom: Digesting a New Design

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and historian Todd Radom. The pair dive into the announcement of the name and logo design for the soon to be Cleveland Guardians. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to talk home run streaks, umpiring, defining old ballparks and more as they discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 120: Steve Rushin: Swings of a 34-Ton Bat

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by journalist and novelist Steve Rushin. Along with his career journey, the pair discuss Steve's unique family history and his book, "The 34-Ton bat." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show and a discussion of who won the weekend becomes a look at the winningest teams in North American baseball. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 119: Hannah Keyser: Top 5 Storylines at the Break

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined once again by Yahoo Sports baseball writer Hannah Keyser. The pair discuss the top five storylines in the 2021 MLB season as we head into the All-Star break. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 118: Alan Zweibel: The Funny Writer Behind the Funny People

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer Alan Zweibel. The pair discuss Alan's latest book, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier" as well as his long career in comedy writing including his days writing for Saturday Night Live. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 117: Emma Baccellieri: Week One of the Sticky Shakedown

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated. Along with Emma's baseball background and professional journey, Rob dives into a discussion of Emma's extensive reporting on the crackdown on pitchers and foreign substances. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 116: Sean Forman: Adding Context to the Numbers

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Sean Forman, the founder of the Sports-Reference collection of database websites. Rob discusses the process and outcome of expanding the coverage of Negro Leagues statistics on Baseball-Reference. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 115: Gary Bedingfield: The War and the Game

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball historian Gary Bedingfield. Along with a discussion of Gary's extensive research into the players who served in the military during World War Two, the pair discuss the baseball played by these servicemen during their time away from the big leagues. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 114: Gar Ryness: Batting Stance Guy

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Gar Ryness, better known as, Batting Stance Guy. Rob digs into just what made Gar start mimicking baseball players from Rod Carew to Gary Matthews Jr. and nearly everyone in between. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend and baseball's sticky situation. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 113: Mike Cieslinski: Fantasy Gets Real

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Mike Cieslinski, creator and game designer for "Dynasty League Baseball, Powered by Pursue the Pennant." Rob and Mike discuss the origins of the original "Pursue the Pennant" game, what sets Dynasty League apart today, and even stories of baseball luminaries Mike played Pursue the Pennant game against. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 112: Rowan Ricardo Phillips: Poetry in and around the game

    On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by poet and author Rowan Ricardo Phillips. The pair discuss Rowan's recent baseball-focused work along with an exciting new project just announced. Then SABR President Mark Armour pinch hits for Scott Bush to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

    1 hr 39 min

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SABRcast with Rob Neyer is your weekly source for insights and analysis of what's happening in modern baseball on and off the field. Every Monday, longtime baseball writer Rob Neyer and the team at…